As Director of Marketing and Business Development at Terrain, Michelle leads the firm’s marketing and growth initiatives, overseeing RFP responses, award submissions, social media strategy, and external communications. She joined the firm in 2022 and brings a decade of experience supporting creative teams and identifying opportunities for strategic growth. 

Originally from a small town in Ireland, Michelle draws upon her culture of hospitality and storytelling, bringing a natural warmth and humor to cultivating meaningful relationships across the design and real estate industries. She studied textile design at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, graduating with first-class honors and receiving high commendation for her undergraduate thesis. Her interest in material culture (and a very tangential connection) ultimately landed her a job at Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects in Los Angeles in 2016.

Michelle serves on CoreNet Global’s Los Angeles Committee, where she contributes her creative and organizational skills to sponsorship efforts and the production of successful industry events. Outside of work, she enjoys live music and spending time with her husband and two rescue dogs, Peach and Mabel.